TILMICOSIN - MIB #80

Date Revised: 2008-01

Approved Brands

1. PULMOTIL PREMIX contains tilmicosin at 200 g/kg (Elanco)

Approved for use

In meal or pellet feed for swine.

Approved claims

For swine - Claims 1 and 2

Claim 1: As an aid in reducing the severity of swine respiratory disease associated with Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae and Pasteurella multocida when fed to pigs approximately 7 days prior to anticipated disease outbreak.

Level of Drug:

200 mg/kg (0.02%) in the complete feed

Directions:

The medicated feed is to be fed continuously as the sole ration for a 21 day period beginning approximately 7 days before an anticipated disease outbreak.

Warning:

1. Treated animals must not be slaughtered for use in food for at least 14 days after the latest treatment with this medicated feed.
2. When mixing and handling this medicated feed, use protective clothing, impervious gloves, and a dust mask. Operators should wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. If accidental eye contact occurs, immediately rinse thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention (Premix and supplement labels only).

Caution:

1. Do not use in feeds containing bentonite (Premix and supplement labels only).

Claim 2: As an aid in reducing the severity of porcine polyserositis and arthritis associated with Haemophilus parasuis (Glasser's Disease) when fed to pigs approximately 7 days prior to anticipated disease outbreak.

Level of Drug:

400 mg/kg (0.04%) in the complete feed

Directions:

The medicated feed is to be fed continuously as the sole ration for a 21 day period beginning approximately 7 days before an anticipated disease outbreak.

Warning:

1. Treated animals must not be slaughtered for use in food for at least 14 days after the latest treatment with this medicated feed.
2. When mixing and handling this medicated feed, use protective clothing, impervious gloves, and a dust mask. Operators should wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. If accidental eye contact occurs, immediately rinse thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention (Premix and supplement labels only).

Caution:

1. Do not use in feeds containing bentonite (Premix and supplement labels only).

Accepted Compatibilities

Nil